October 01, 2021
HM Government of Gibraltar has announced changes in the requirements for self-isolation for COVID-19 close contacts. Following the advice of the Director of Public Health, the visitation procedure at St Bernard’s Hospital has also been changed in order to minimise the risk of transmission of the virus from close contacts who do not need to isolate.
The visiting procedure at Elderly Residential Services has not been changed as a result of the new rules.
Minister for Health and Care, the Hon Samantha Sacramento, said: ‘The relaxation of COVID-19 self-isolation requirements for vaccinated close-contacts is an important step. However, whilst we have the protection of the vaccine, the virus is still out there and we all need to do our part to minimise the risk. Nowhere is this more important than in our clinical settings.’